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roddyf · 11-06-2006, 08:06 AM

What does everyone use to trim Lexan bodies with?

Unholy · 11-06-2006, 08:25 AM

Lexan body Scissors.

rcr3fan29 · 11-06-2006, 08:35 AM

Ditto what unholy said. I usually use the scissors to get 1/16" or so from the line I want. I then use the dremel with a sanding barrel to finish. Lastly I use sanding sponge to go over all the cut edges and finish it off.

gstealer · 11-09-2006, 10:08 AM

I've always hated lexan scissors.

I use a #11 Exacto blade with the tip snapped off 1/8 to 1/4" back to get rid of the point and stop the flexing. Score the body then fold to snap it off. I used a sanding pad to get rid of the rough edges.

Grizzly4x4 · 11-09-2006, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcr3fan29

Ditto what unholy said. I usually use the scissors to get 1/16" or so from the line I want. I then use the dremel with a sanding barrel to finish. Lastly I use sanding sponge to go over all the cut edges and finish it off.

That's what I do too.

When I am doing a body I care enough to make look nice.

slobin3d · 11-11-2006, 12:09 AM

i've always used curved lexan scisors, and trim the body before painting to avoid scratches. ive had problems with dremeling it tends to melt the lexan if your not careful, and using an exacto is asking for a trip to the hospital for stiches.
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BlueMonster · 11-11-2006, 12:20 PM

have always used a blade to score and snap. I tried scissors, but didn't care for them.

dittohead · 11-11-2006, 02:11 PM

I always use the curved lexan scissors and then a dremel to finish it off. I really cant stand badly trimmed bodies, and i usually spend more time trimming then painting. I always trim and ream body post holes before paint too. Its way easier.

ede670 · 11-11-2006, 02:12 PM

lexan scissors for me I have 2 different sizes ....also some emery paper to 800 grit to get close to the lines and round the edges...some people say that you should spray first then do the cutting although others may dissagree

Reflection · 11-11-2006, 06:36 PM

Heck with all these little tools. I use my 4 1/2" Makita with a flapper disc on it. Eats through the lexan like butter,usually trim a body up and finished in about 2 minutes

Nub-4-life · 11-15-2006, 09:15 PM

wait are HPI and Lexan the same thing? sorry im new to this whole thing ;)

BlueMonster · 11-15-2006, 09:55 PM

HPI is a manufacturer, they make RC vehicles and bodies for them.

Lexan is the material that all clear bodies are made from.

11-06-2006, 08:06 AM	#1
roddyf Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Charleston Posts: 89	Body Trimming What does everyone use to trim Lexan bodies with?

11-06-2006, 08:25 AM	#2
Unholy I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: One Legend. Posts: 2,134	Lexan body Scissors.

11-06-2006, 08:35 AM	#3
rcr3fan29 1* Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ozarks Posts: 326	Ditto what unholy said. I usually use the scissors to get 1/16" or so from the line I want. I then use the dremel with a sanding barrel to finish. Lastly I use sanding sponge to go over all the cut edges and finish it off.

11-09-2006, 10:08 AM	#4
gstealer Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ontario, NY Posts: 254	I've always hated lexan scissors. I use a #11 Exacto blade with the tip snapped off 1/8 to 1/4" back to get rid of the point and stop the flexing. Score the body then fold to snap it off. I used a sanding pad to get rid of the rough edges.

11-11-2006, 12:09 AM	#6
slobin3d I'm a stupid C U N T! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In the Garage! Posts: 4,307	i've always used curved lexan scisors, and trim the body before painting to avoid scratches. ive had problems with dremeling it tends to melt the lexan if your not careful, and using an exacto is asking for a trip to the hospital for stiches. http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=DUB2330

11-11-2006, 12:20 PM	#7
BlueMonster RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,437	have always used a blade to score and snap. I tried scissors, but didn't care for them.

11-11-2006, 02:11 PM	#8
dittohead RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island B.C. Posts: 999	I always use the curved lexan scissors and then a dremel to finish it off. I really cant stand badly trimmed bodies, and i usually spend more time trimming then painting. I always trim and ream body post holes before paint too. Its way easier.

11-11-2006, 02:12 PM	#9
ede670 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highlands Scotland Posts: 102	lexan scissors for me I have 2 different sizes ....also some emery paper to 800 grit to get close to the lines and round the edges...some people say that you should spray first then do the cutting although others may dissagree

11-11-2006, 06:36 PM	#10
Reflection TEAM MODERATOR Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,855	Heck with all these little tools. I use my 4 1/2" Makita with a flapper disc on it. Eats through the lexan like butter,usually trim a body up and finished in about 2 minutes

11-15-2006, 09:15 PM	#11
Nub-4-life Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Port Angeles Posts: 32	wait are HPI and Lexan the same thing? sorry im new to this whole thing ;)

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11-15-2006, 09:55 PM	#12
BlueMonster RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,437	HPI is a manufacturer, they make RC vehicles and bodies for them. Lexan is the material that all clear bodies are made from.

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